31OCT22 SNA/SNFO BOARD

[kathelim]

Does anyone know if additional information that Paul ask for can be submitted after the deadline?

He’s been extremely helpful. I had to submit a conditional release and a waiver after the deadline. I wouldn’t wait too long though!

 

[OptionsDollaraire]

You could have just been upfront with the recruiter and told him (1) I meet the CO/CDR and he said it’s fine for me to contact him and (2) you planned/actually did to contact him.

Upfront about what? The commander telling me I can contact him whenever I want? I don’t understand how civilians are expected to know this and now at the cost of having my package withheld until next board.

 

[ijsha_brooks]

Anyone know what time submissions are due tomorrow?

He’s been extremely helpful. I had to submit a conditional release and a waiver after the deadline. I wouldn’t wait too long though!

Thank you ! I was able to get ahold of the document I needed. Phew! Now let’s just hope medical gives me a green light and get it off to the board. Good luck to everyone applying. I am literally reading some of these post and feel so bad for priors that don’t have their chains full support. Hope you still keep pushing until your told no.

 

[Upwardbound]

Thank you ! I was able to get ahold of the document I needed. Phew! Now let’s just hope medical gives me a green light and get it off to the board. Good luck to everyone applying. I am literally reading some of these post and feel so bad for priors that don’t have their chains full support. Hope you still keep pushing until your told no.

I never reached out to any of my old millitary chain of command. Im applying as a prior but with recommendations from people who knew me after the mil.

 

[ijsha_brooks]

I never reached out to any of my old millitary chain of command. Im applying as a prior but with recommendations from people who knew me after the mil.

Not necessarily you, but I’ve been reading through a lot of threads in general and saw a few personnel getting no joy from their chains and missing the deadline. But goodluck to you also.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Upfront about what? The commander telling me I can contact him whenever I want? I don’t understand how civilians are expected to know this and now at the cost of having my package withheld until next board.

Just like how your recruiter is upfront with you, you could have been upfront with him/her about the CDR having open comms.

 

[ChandosT]

Notice to everyone here that isn’t prior military. Any O-5 and above telling you they have an open door policy is a trap

 

[Upwardbound]

Not necessarily you, but I’ve been reading through a lot of threads in general and saw a few personnel getting no joy from their chains and missing the deadline. But goodluck to you also.

All good, im just saying i would never because active duty chain of commands are just… idk man, unwilling to help sometimes.

 

[AeawCP]

Who tf is your flag?

RADM Meier

 

[Dboom85]

Notice to everyone here that isn’t prior military. Any O-5 and above telling you they have an open door policy is a trap

In what way?

 

[Teshauna]

In what way?

Always utilize your CoC before going to someone that high up. If it can be handled at a first class or chief level, use them first. Then go higher.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Anyone know what the deal is with this situation? Met the Commander (O5) at the recruiting station and struck up a conversation awhile back. Was able to get his phone number and he told me "if you need anything or have any questions don't hesitate to contact me". Well, I had a question on my packet and getting a prior service question ironed out before I miss this board. Told my recruiter of the recommendation that the Commander gave me and my recruiter got really mad at me saying "I jumped the chain of command and that is totally inappropriate and unacceptable." Now he won't even get back to me and packages are due tomorrow. Anyone have any insight? Might be joining the folks for the next board at this rate...

You probably should have given your recruiter a heads up after you had that interaction with the CO, but also your recruiter still has a job to do and shouldn't be ignoring you as that is just unprofessional.

 

[68Chev]

He’s been extremely helpful. I had to submit a conditional release and a waiver after the deadline. I wouldn’t wait too long though!

I might be completely out of the loop here... but who is this Paul we all keep referring to?

 

[BDavis11]

I might be completely out of the loop here... but who is this Paul we all keep referring to?

He is the AD processor at nrc. Great guy

 

[wonderb0iwl]

I have no idea how it all works but apparently my package is submitted but I still need to clear medical and send in some documents. I guess he got a waiver or something? I thought you needed to clear medical before submitting it.